VirtualScopics, LLC Reports 2nd Quarter 2010 Results; Revenues Increase 27%

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VirtualScopics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSCP), a leading provider of quantitative imaging for clinical trials, today reported revenues of $3,221,593 for the second quarter of 2010 compared to revenues of $2,541,316 in the second quarter of 2009, a 27% increase. Excluding work performed in 2009 for the Department of Defense under projects that ended in 2009, the company posted a 34% increase in second quarter 2010 revenues as compared to the second quarter of 2009 and a 45% increase in revenues during the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009. Gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $1,647,172 compared to $1,393,336 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $341,024 compared to a net loss of $413,123 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Highlights for the first half of 2010 include:

• Total revenues of $6,292,599, an increase of $1,616,914, or 35%, compared to the first half of 2009.
• Recurring revenues from its clinical trial business increased $1,966,051, or 45%, compared to the first half of 2009.
• Gross profit of $3,252,790 compared to $2,513,121 in first half of 2009, a 29% increase.
• Operating income of $223,908 compared to an operating loss of $561,117 in first half of 2009, a $785,025 improvement.
• Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and excluding stock compensation expense and gain (loss) from derivative financial instrument (“Adjusted EBITDA”) was $868,706 compared to $229,867 in the comparable period in 2009, an over 250% improvement.
• Net income was $349,116 compared to a net loss of $1,169,236 during the first half of 2009.

“We are extremely pleased with the financial performance we delivered in the second quarter and first half of 2010. While the industry as a whole continues to suffer from project delays and an overall softness in demand we have continued to demonstrate revenue growth, cash generation, and operating profit,” stated Jeff Markin, chief executive officer of VirtualScopics. He added, “We continue to invest in our infrastructure, service offerings, and additional technical and operational resources to meet the current and future needs of our customers while expanding our global presence in Europe. We believe our financial performance continues to demonstrate that we bring a unique combination of scientific expertise, broad therapeutic and imaging modality experience, robust study processes, and operational flexibility that is valued by our clients and offers differentiation in the industry.”

“From the top line to our net income, we have continued to report strong results, especially over the past twelve months and in light of the softening of the market,” said Molly Henderson, chief business and financial officer of VirtualScopics. She added, “We continue to see an increasing demand for our services within existing projects and in novel therapeutic areas, especially in the medical device space. Our strategic initiatives are aimed at further penetrating the global clinical trial market while capitalizing on opportunities to expand our offerings. The execution of these initiatives and the achievement of our stated financial targets will be our focus for the remainder of 2010.”

Jeff Markin and Molly Henderson will provide a business and second quarter 2010 financial update during the conference call today at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Interested participants should call 877-407-8035 when calling within the United States or +1 201 689 8035 when calling internationally. This call can also be accessed at www.virtualscopics.com and will be available for 30 days after the call.

The Company provides Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to GAAP regarding the Company’s operational performance. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings less interest, taxes (if any), depreciation and amortization as further adjusted to exclude stock compensation expense, the gain (loss) on derivative instrument (mark to market adjustment for warrants) and interest income and other expenses. This financial measure excludes the impact of certain items and, therefore, has not been calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA, however, may differ from methods used by other companies, and, as a result, Adjusted EBITDA measures disclosed herein may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company continues to provide information in accordance with GAAP. However, with the adoption of ASC 815-40 and the non-cash variable nature of stock compensation expense (ASC 718) and their very substantial impact on the overall reported net income (loss), the Company believes it is also helpful for investors to receive additional information relating more specifically to the Company’s operating results. Accordingly, the Company has presented Adjusted EBITDA which excludes the non-cash effects of ASC 815-40 and ASC 718 on its financial results. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (a) to evaluate the Company’s financial performance, (b) to set internal spending budgets, and (c) to measure operational profitability. In addition, investors have requested these non-GAAP financial measures as a means of providing consistent and comparable information with past reports of financial results. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the Company has provided a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss), below.

About VirtualScopics, Inc.

VirtualScopics, Inc. is a leading provider of imaging solutions to accelerate drug and medical device development. VirtualScopics has developed a robust software platform for analysis and modeling of both structural and functional medical images. In combination with VirtualScopics’ industry-leading experience and expertise in advanced imaging biomarker measurement, this platform provides a uniquely clear window into the biological activity of drugs and devices in clinical trial patients, allowing sponsors to make better decisions faster. For more information about VirtualScopics, visit www.virtualscopics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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-Financial tables to follow-